Michael Copps and Robert McDowell talked about the decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) doesn鈥檛 have authority to regulate how Internet service providers grant access to content.鈥俆he Verizon v. FCC case focused on the commission鈥檚 Open Internet rules, often referred to as net neutrality principles.鈥俉ithin an open or neutral internet, users can access any web content and use any applications without restrictions or varying charges from internet providers based on the type of content or amount of bandwidth required.

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US President Donald Trump reacts after signing executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)